--- title: "Eden Foster: policies, promises and political ads | Politics Computer" description: "What Eden Foster is promising (dental care, hospital upgrades, public transport fares and more), quoted from their own ads, and what they spend on Facebook and Instagram." url: "https://politics.computer/mp/eden-foster" --- [Home](https://politics.computer/) / [Politicians](https://politics.computer/mps) / [Mulgrave](https://politics.computer/seats/vic/mulgrave) ![Eden Foster](https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/4aac36/contentassets/566f64e8ccdc490baf735eb958a84ec1/member-photo/1814.jpg?width=320&height=320&rmode=crop) Labor Victorian Legislative Assembly # Eden Foster Member for [Mulgrave](https://politics.computer/seats/vic/mulgrave), [Labor](https://politics.computer/party/labor) About ## About Eden Foster Eden Foster is the Australian Labor Party member for Mulgrave in the Victorian Legislative Assembly. She was first elected in 2023 and sits in the South-Eastern Metropolitan region. Her Facebook and Instagram ads focus on infrastructure and transport, health, crime and safety, and cost of living. First elected 2023, Legislative Assembly Region South-Eastern Metropolitan Born 1981 Before parliament School psychologist at a Catholic school in North Melbourne Local government Elected mayor by fellow councillors, November 2022 Committee Member, Integrity and Oversight Committee Summarised by AI from [Eden Foster, Parliament of Victoria](https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/members/eden-foster/) and [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eden%5FFoster), plus our own records. Sources last checked 11 November 2026. Promises ## What Eden Foster is promising Quoted from their own Facebook and Instagram ads, most repeated first. 1. ### Dental care > Labor will make dental care free. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/35c2c41a34612f64756f735b11fc3f21e131d4f2684288522da1d38c1239d581) From [Eden Foster](https://politics.computer/mp/eden-foster) 2. ### Hospital upgrades > Labor's upgrading Monash & Dandenong Hospitals. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/35c2c41a34612f64756f735b11fc3f21e131d4f2684288522da1d38c1239d581) From [Eden Foster](https://politics.computer/mp/eden-foster) 3. ### Public transport fares > Capping public transport fares & tolls at $30. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/35c2c41a34612f64756f735b11fc3f21e131d4f2684288522da1d38c1239d581) From [Eden Foster](https://politics.computer/mp/eden-foster) 4. ### Dental clinics > We will open ten free dental clinics. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/adbf73e143a238068a33cd794379bed3639196c0ab2e72f5b8e30c6dfa78b1db) From [Eden Foster](https://politics.computer/mp/eden-foster) 5. ### School funding > Allan Labor Government will invest $20 million into Mulgrave schools. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/09ec739d5eaaae2061f561afa3023fac552d224eaed502395247057b4c064777) From [Eden Foster](https://politics.computer/mp/eden-foster) Ads ## What Eden Foster spends on ads Facebook and Instagram ads from their page, as published in Meta's Ad Library. Spent on ads $400 –$997 Ads seen 6 Running now 6 Paid for by Victorian Labor, according to the ads' disclaimers. [See this page in Meta's Ad Library](https://www.facebook.com/ads/library/?active%5Fstatus=all&ad%5Ftype=political%5Fand%5Fissue%5Fads&country=AU&view%5Fall%5Fpage%5Fid=150003551522631) ## Biggest ads Ranked by what Meta says was spent on each design, across every copy of it. - [![Labor will make dental care free in our community, recruit 1,500 more police and upgrade Heatherton Road](https://politics.computer/media/35c2c41a34612f64756f735b11fc3f21e131d4f2684288522da1d38c1239d581?w=480) $200–$399 spent Running since 7 Nov](https://politics.computer/ad/35c2c41a34612f64756f735b11fc3f21e131d4f2684288522da1d38c1239d581) - [![A great education can make all the difference, and that's exactly what we're delivering in Mulgrave. From kinder to primary school to TAFE, ](https://politics.computer/media/09ec739d5eaaae2061f561afa3023fac552d224eaed502395247057b4c064777?w=480) $100–$199 spent Running since 7 Nov](https://politics.computer/ad/09ec739d5eaaae2061f561afa3023fac552d224eaed502395247057b4c064777) - [![Labor is fighting for working people in Mulgrave.](https://politics.computer/media/adbf73e143a238068a33cd794379bed3639196c0ab2e72f5b8e30c6dfa78b1db?w=480) $100–$199 spent Running since 7 Nov](https://politics.computer/ad/adbf73e143a238068a33cd794379bed3639196c0ab2e72f5b8e30c6dfa78b1db) - [![I'm Eden Foster, your local Labor member. Labor is fighting for working people in Mulgrave](https://politics.computer/media/44412333e2bc6c31a176908c1ef3e77dbac01234550563638f954a847bfdd408?w=480) Under $100 spent Running since 7 Nov](https://politics.computer/ad/44412333e2bc6c31a176908c1ef3e77dbac01234550563638f954a847bfdd408) - [![I know how important a strong healthcare system is all too well. Only Labor is fighting for working people and their access to world-leading](https://politics.computer/media/9a152cb88dcf22532cbe5d46441a0fadd83da9e9b834ffa356f5276db39483c2?w=480) Under $100 spent Running since 7 Nov](https://politics.computer/ad/9a152cb88dcf22532cbe5d46441a0fadd83da9e9b834ffa356f5276db39483c2) ## What the ads are about Topics read from the ads we've analysed so far, by number of ads. - Health 3 ads - Cost of living 3 ads - Infrastructure transport 2 ads - Education 2 ads - Leader character 1 ad - Crime safety 1 ad Votes ## How Eden Foster voted Recorded votes in the Victorian Legislative Assembly since 8 February 2024, from Hansard. [All votes in the Victorian Legislative Assembly](https://politics.computer/votes/vic-assembly) **247** votes cast **90%** of 274 divisions held **0** votes against their party line 1. 23 September 2026 ### [Control of Weapons Amendment (Police Search Powers) Bill 2026: introduction and first reading](https://politics.computer/votes/vic-assembly/2026-09-23/1) Voting yes supported introducing the Control of Weapons Amendment (Police Search Powers) Bill 2026, which would amend the Control of Weapons Act 1990 to give police greater powers to search persons for weapons. The motion was defeated, so the bill was not introduced. Voted no Defeated 29 to 51 2. 10 September 2026 ### [Community leaders](https://politics.computer/votes/vic-assembly/2026-09-10/3) Voting yes supported keeping the original wording of the motion titled Community leaders, which rejects the proposed amendment to omit that word. Voted yes Passed 52 to 27 3. 10 September 2026 ### [Automated External Defibrillators (Public Access) Bill 2026: introduction](https://politics.computer/votes/vic-assembly/2026-09-10/1) Voting yes supported the Automated External Defibrillators (Public Access) Bill 2026 being introduced to Parliament, which only starts its formal progress and does not agree to its contents. Voted no Defeated 31 to 48 4. 27 August 2026 ### [Education and Training Reform Amendment (Apprenticeships, Traineeships, Schools and Other Matters) Bill 2026: second reading](https://politics.computer/votes/vic-assembly/2026-08-27/5) Voting yes supported the Education and Training Reform Amendment (Apprenticeships, Traineeships, Schools and Other Matters) Bill 2026 being read a second and third time, which agrees with its main idea and passes it. Voted yes Passed 52 to 27 5. 27 August 2026 ### [Local Government Legislation Amendment (Stronger Communities) Bill 2026: second reading](https://politics.computer/votes/vic-assembly/2026-08-27/4) Voting yes supported the Local Government Legislation Amendment (Stronger Communities) Bill 2026 being read a second time, agreeing to government amendments 1 to 3, and passing its third reading. Voted yes Passed 50 to 29 6. 27 August 2026 ### [Associations Incorporation Reform Amendment Bill 2026: third reading](https://politics.computer/votes/vic-assembly/2026-08-27/2) Voting yes supported the Associations Incorporation Reform Amendment Bill 2026 passing its third reading, which means passing the bill. Voted yes Passed 50 to 0 7. 27 August 2026 ### [Associations Incorporation Reform Amendment Bill 2026: second reading](https://politics.computer/votes/vic-assembly/2026-08-27/1) Voting yes supported the Associations Incorporation Reform Amendment Bill 2026 passing its second reading, which agrees with the bill's main idea. Voted yes Passed 50 to 29 8. 26 August 2026 ### [Crimes Amendment (Recruitment of Children for Criminal Activity) Bill 2026: council’s amendments](https://politics.computer/votes/vic-assembly/2026-08-26/1) Voting yes supported the Crimes Amendment (Recruitment of Children for Criminal Activity) Bill 2026 having the Council's amendments agreed to, which adds those amendments to the bill. Voted yes Passed 72 to 2 A member can miss a division for many reasons: illness, leave, ministerial duties, being in the chair or a pair arrangement. "Against their party" means at least three quarters of the rest of their party voted the other way; votes where any party split (usually free or conscience votes) don't count. Votes on procedure aren't listed. ## Other Labor members of the Victorian Legislative Assembly [Labor spending](https://politics.computer/party/labor) - [![](https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/4aac31/contentassets/d8c72bb0a4694722b931366a905e7a5d/member-photo/1784.jpg?width=96&height=96&rmode=crop)**Alison Marchant** Labor, Bellarine ](https://politics.computer/mp/alison-marchant) - [![](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Anthony_Carbines.png?width=96)**Anthony Carbines** Labor, Ivanhoe ](https://politics.computer/mp/anthony-carbines) - [![](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Anthony_Cianflone_at_Pascoe_Vale_candidates_forum_(3)_(cropped).jpg?width=96)**Anthony Cianflone** Labor, Pascoe Vale ](https://politics.computer/mp/anthony-cianflone) - [![](https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/4aac35/contentassets/d23bb21e00494b6094fb07971ca777f9/member-photo/1787.jpg?width=96&height=96&rmode=crop)**Belinda Wilson** Labor, Narre Warren North ](https://politics.computer/mp/belinda-wilson) - [![](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Deputy_Premier_of_Victoria_Ben_Carroll_at_Melbourne_Press_Club_event_-_4.jpg?width=96)**Ben Carroll** Labor, Niddrie ](https://politics.computer/mp/ben-carroll) - [![](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Bronwyn_Halfpenny_at_Refugee_Action_Collective_event_at_Trades_Hall_-_February_2026_(cropped).jpg?width=96)**Bronwyn Halfpenny** Labor, Thomastown ](https://politics.computer/mp/bronwyn-halfpenny) - [![](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Women's_March_4_Justice_-_Geelong_(51039301686).jpg?width=96)**Chris Couzens** Labor, Geelong ](https://politics.computer/mp/christine-couzens) - [![](https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/4aafa1/contentassets/a6e0b8324c4440b0bf0a95256172e53b/member-photo/75.jpg?width=96&height=96&rmode=crop)**Colin Brooks** Labor, Bundoora ](https://politics.computer/mp/colin-brooks) - [![](https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/4aac2c/contentassets/0387d8d120da4e43a497ee7c96c054d2/member-photo/1780.jpg?width=96&height=96&rmode=crop)**Daniela De Martino** Labor, Monbulk ](https://politics.computer/mp/daniela-de-martino) - [![](https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/4aaf5c/contentassets/e028c9e255c045c9b599d3a2a1543451/member-photo/14.jpg?width=96&height=96&rmode=crop)**Danny Pearson** Labor, Essendon ](https://politics.computer/mp/danny-pearson) - [![](https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/4aac24/contentassets/5d6273eddddc452a8965d1a182473c1e/member-photo/1774.jpg?width=96&height=96&rmode=crop)**Dylan Wight** Labor, Tarneit ](https://politics.computer/mp/dylan-wight) - [![](https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/4aac21/contentassets/7d0a6da5e6154a29bbbc4c52b664cf54/member-photo/1772.jpg?width=96&height=96&rmode=crop)**Ella George** Labor, Lara ](https://politics.computer/mp/ella-george) Photo: [Parliament of Victoria](https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/4aac36/contentassets/566f64e8ccdc490baf735eb958a84ec1/member-photo/1814.jpg). 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